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Naomi

 

Trial by fire (or hot water…)

Got Dakar?

If you haven’t check out the Dakar Rally, set your tivo to the VS. channel (formerlyOLN). Although they have cut back coverage to a half-hour highlight show, there is some pretty amazing scenery to be seen, and a whole lot of trial by fire.

I felted the slippers this weekend - why didn’t someone tell me felting was so cool?!? Oh wait, everyone did. I didn’t enjoy the smell of the wool, it was kinda like sewer, but it was pretty amazing that it really works. I didn’t think they would get small enough, but it worked! I didn’t really get any pictures though.

So what did I learn on my first foray into feling? I think it is is better spring/fall activity - it was farkin cold out in the garage. The slippers are super duper fuzzy; I’m glad I put them in the pillowcase to protect the washer. And the spin cycle was terrific for getting most of the water out. I also liked the tip about stuffing the shoes with plastic bags so they keep their shape while they dry. The bottoms probably need some sort of sticky sole; they are very slick.

I’m definitely going to make a purse now.

 

Perihelion

The earth was at perihelion yesterday, the closest point in the orbit to the sun. Last night we watched low clouds race over a full moon on the front edge of an incoming storm. I keep having these moments where it feels like it is the last time I am ever going to see these things. Not in a morbid way, but like a day like this is never going to come around again. I felt it the other day when we had a crystal clear day after it rained, and we could see the entired Sierra range, the foothills, and even Lassen while driving over the Causeway. You could have touched the buildings in Sacramento.

I called an old friend on her 30th birthday. I think she was surprised I remembered. Not sure why that date sticks, I don’t usually remember anyone’s birthday. It was nice to be close like that again.

The baby had the hiccups this morning. Either that or he was practicing his four-to-the-floor.

It seems appropriate, since we are so close yet so far, that my friend sent me this link about Blue Origin.  (I enjoyed the on-board video of the horizon)

 

Happy New Year

On this New Year’s Eve, I want to thank everyone for the love and support and energy you bring to my life. I am truly blessed to have such a beautiful network. I wish you all the best for the new year.